Word
leafy
US/ˈɫifi/
UK/lˈiːfi/
Definition
adj. having many trees or plants. You use this to describe a place that feels green and natural, like a quiet street or a park.
adj. characterised by an abundance of foliage or vegetation. Often carries a positive connotation of wealth or tranquility when describing residential areas.
Examples
“We live on a quiet, leafy street in the suburbs.”
“The city's leafy northern districts are popular with families looking for more green space and less traffic.”
“The architect's vision was to integrate the glass structure into the leafy surroundings, ensuring that the ancient oaks remained the focal point of the property.”
Examples
simple
“We live on a quiet, leafy street in the suburbs.”
contextual
“The city's leafy northern districts are popular with families looking for more green space and less traffic.”
complex
“The architect's vision was to integrate the glass structure into the leafy surroundings, ensuring that the ancient oaks remained the focal point of the property.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'suburb', 'lane', or 'neighbourhood'.
Real-World Examples
“Peppers and mulukhiyah, a dark green leafy vegetable, are now selling at a tenth of their market price earlier this year.” “For low GI, think wholegrains and leafy vegetables.” “St-Dié-des-Vosges is a small, leafy town in the Meurthe valley in north-east France.” Etymology
From leaf + -y.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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